Empowering Educators for the Challenges of the 21st Century
The conference theme, set the directions of the international virtual research conference of UNIFFIED! Manned by able Technical Working Groups both from the United States of America and the Philippines, the UNIFFIED Multidisciplinary Research Conference International (UMRCI) was organized by the United Federation of Filipino-American Educators Incorporated (UNIFFIED) and was virtually conducted on July 10, 2021, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN Philippine Time which was July 9, 2021, 8:00 PM to 12:00 MN EST. The 2021 UMRCI served as a platform for the exchange of experiences, ideas, opinions, collaborations, and cooperation among researchers across the globe.
No less than the UNIFFIED Founder, Mrs. Paraluman Castañeda welcomed the participants and the Undersecretary of the Department of Education of the Republic of the Philippines, Honorable Diosdado M. San Antonio who hugely congratulated the participants in his keynote address.
A total of 15 research papers were accepted and were categorized into three (3) research strands, namely: Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and General Academic (GA). The UMRCI declared winners in Best Presenters, Best in Abstract, Best Papers, and the Best UMRCI 2021 Paper.
Winners
Best Presenters
Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand
1st Place
Mr. Jerick T. Gonzales
Research Paper: No To Waste: The Praxis of “Kailala” among Ilokanos during Pandemic
co-authors Wendell A. Lived, and Dr. Ma. Jesusa R. Unciano]
2nd Place
Mr. Wendell A. Lived
Research Paper: We Reap What We Sow: Enhancing the Literacy in the Filipino Language through MTB-MLE
co-authors Mr. Jerick T. Gonzales, Dr. Ma. Jesusa R. Unciano
3rd Place
Dr. Rowena V. Isidro
Research Paper: Ethics of Recognition: The Struggles of Ilongga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand
1st Place
Dr. Stella G. Fernandez
Research Paper: Medicinal and Phytochemical Properties of Selected Herbal Plants in Central China and Western Visayas, Philippines
co-authors Nicolas G. Guanzon, Jr., Li Ke, Li Meng, Zai Guangyu
2nd Place
Dr. Rolando A. Alimen
Research Paper: Engagement, Views, Indicators, and Challenges of Online Teaching Using JEL (John B E-Learning)
co-authors Dr. Ma. Cecilia D. Alimen, and Dr. Victor B. Jaleco
3rd Place
Dr. Geneva M. Eler
Research Paper: Women Seafarers: Sharing Their Triangle of Success
General Academic (GA) Strand
1st Place
Dr. Ma. Jesusa R. Unciano
Research Paper: Teachers’ Struggles and Cope-up Mechanisms: A Voice to Hear Once More
co-authors Mr. Jerick T. Gonzales, and Wendell A. Lived
2nd Place
Dr. Rodel Francisco T. Alegado
Research Paper: Reading Engagement during the Pandemic: The Case of CSU-Sanchez Mira Students
3rd Place
Dr. Angeli N. Sebastian
Research Paper: Students’ Engagement during the COVID 19 Pandemic
co-author Amabelle T. Agregado
Best in Abstract
Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand
Ethics of Recognition: The Struggles of Ilongga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)
[Dr. Rowena V. Isidro]
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand
Women Seafarers: Sharing Their Triangle of Success
[Dr. Geneva M. Eler]
General Academics (GA) Strand
Teachers’ Struggles and Cope-up Mechanisms: A Voice to Hear Once More
[Dr. Ma. Jesusa R. Unciano, Mr. Jerick T. Gonzales, Wendell A. Lived]
Best Paper
Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand
1st Place
No To Waste: The Praxis of “Kailala” among Ilokanos during Pandemic
by Mr. Jerick T. Gonzales, Wendell A. Lived, Dr. Ma. Jesusa R. Unciano
2nd Place
Ethics of Recognition: The Struggles of Ilongga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)
by Dr. Rowena V. Isidro
3rd Place
We Reap What We Sow: Enhancing the Literacy in the Filipino Language through MTB-MLE
by Wendell A. Lived, Mr. Jerick T. Gonzales, Dr. Ma. Jesusa R. Unciano
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand
1st Place
Stakeholders’ Participation in the Perceived Marine Pollution Control Measures in Iloilo City
by Dr. Arlene T. Dalawis, Jay Lord L. Robete, Rona G. Jamonong, Sherman M. Eslita, Angel Mae C. Cabanting, Janine C. Saligumba
2nd Place
Medicinal and Phytochemical Properties of Selected Herbal Plants in Central China and Western Visayas, Philippines
by Dr. Stella G. Fernandez, Nicolas G. Guanzon, Jr., Li Ke, Li Meng, Zai Guangyu
3rd Place
Evaluation of Online-Learning Using John B E-Learning (JEL)
by Dr. Victor B. Jaleco, Dr. Rolando A. Alimen, Chief Engr. Agustin A. Bedia, Dr. Cynthia R. Querimit, 3/E Jonathan R. Rosale
General Academic (GA) Strand
1st Place
Teachers’ Struggles and Cope-up Mechanisms: A Voice to Hear Once More
[Dr. Ma. Jesusa R. Unciano, Mr. Jerick T. Gonzales, Wendell A. Lived]
2nd Place
Reading Engagement during the Pandemic: The Case of CSU-Sanchez Mira Students
[Dr. Rodel Francisco T. Alegado]
3rd Place
Students’ Engagement during the COVID 19 Pandemic
[Dr. Angeli N. Sebastian, Amabelle T. Agregado]
